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Forum: Solar Heating 09-14-18, 10:16 PM
Replies: 219
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Posted By Xringer
My old in-wall 12k unit has small metal tubes...

My old in-wall 12k unit has small metal tubes plugged into oil-holes that lead to the bearings.
Inside the tubes is a cotton string-like wick, that you add oil to, once a year.
I used to put 20...
Forum: Solar Heating 09-12-18, 12:57 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
That "inline centrifugal fan" looks like the type...

That "inline centrifugal fan" looks like the type I'm using.
One to bring air down from the attic to the basement stairway and the second fan
lifts cool air off the basement floor and pumps it out...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-03-16, 09:36 AM
Replies: 219
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Posted By Xringer
Wow, expert work.. My new dehumidifier is still...

Wow, expert work.. My new dehumidifier is still running.. Still keeping the basement dry.
When it stops, or starts using too much power, I'll switch over to my ventilation blowers.
Forum: Solar Heating 09-26-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
My attic-to-basement blowers have been off, since...

My attic-to-basement blowers have been off, since installing the Santa Fe Dehumidifier.
I will restart the program when it starts getting cold and dry..
Forum: Solar Heating 04-29-15, 01:33 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
Here in MA, we seem to be having a little problem...

Here in MA, we seem to be having a little problem with too many clouds..
NEXSAT, NRL/JPSS Next Generation Weather Satellite Demonstration Project...
Forum: Solar Heating 04-23-14, 08:50 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
My six 1-wire sensors are actually using 3 wires....

My six 1-wire sensors are actually using 3 wires. Signal, ground and power.
Some of them are on pretty long runs, with odd lengths and they work fine..

The CAI board has the 'reading' firmware...
Forum: Solar Heating 04-22-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
I used to have problems with temperature sensors...

I used to have problems with temperature sensors (solar HW) that used NTC resistors.
Whenever I used ham radio transmitters, I would get some pump relay chatter..
I used ferrite bead filters and...
Forum: Solar Heating 03-27-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
The noise and power use. I have not tried to put...

The noise and power use. I have not tried to put speed controls on the motors yet.
Maybe make them a bit less jet-like.
So running them less hours is the compromise, for now.

Edit:
One other...
Forum: Solar Heating 03-27-14, 10:12 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
Since we've been getting more sun these days, my...

Since we've been getting more sun these days, my basement-warmer has been running
for hours, every sunny or partly sunny day..

It was actually running more hours than I wanted..

However on...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-20-13, 02:43 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
Yeah, it's about time I got around to doing...

Yeah, it's about time I got around to doing something about the basement.

If it fails to warm up the basement, but doesn't make it any colder, I'll be happy.
I want the air flow, to carry out...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-19-13, 03:42 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
I'm posting it today at ...

I'm posting it today at http://ecorenovator.org/forum/solar-heating/3271-using-attic-heat-warm-up-basement.html
So I won't spam up your thread.. :)

PS:
Yesterday I did the old Box fan upstairs...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-19-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
I've looked and looked for a good place

to install a down-vent from the attic.. There really isn't any easy way to do it.

So, I'm going to compromise and pump warm attic air into my back hall..
It's a small area at the top of the...
Forum: Solar Heating 09-02-13, 09:05 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
Thanks for updating us on your efforts. I'm still...

Thanks for updating us on your efforts. I'm still crazy about the idea..
Not sure how many BTUs I could harvest from my attic,
but any amount would be better than zero.

I am currently able to...
Forum: Solar Heating 08-19-12, 11:33 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
"Also, I wouldn't necessarily pooh pooh an idea...

"Also, I wouldn't necessarily pooh pooh an idea because others aren't doing it. Most people are sheep to some extent. Of course that logic does not make an idea good because no one is doing it. It...
Forum: Solar Heating 08-19-12, 07:24 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
A hot air-to-water HX would likely be very lossy....

A hot air-to-water HX would likely be very lossy.
If it wasn't, there would already be loads of attic-air hotwater systems.
Here's a hot air system that makes a little hot water.
DIY Solar Air...
Forum: Solar Heating 08-18-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/Sol...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/Solar/Paneldora.jpg

We have a small ranch style( 40x20) home. The main solar capture area is where I've edited
the picture to show where solar...
Forum: Solar Heating 03-14-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
I have a buddy that's doing that.. He showed me...

I have a buddy that's doing that.. He showed me pics of his rig.
I could not believe 'boiling' setup. His wood burner looks like it could heat the local Walmart store!
I guess it takes a LOT of...
Forum: Solar Heating 11-06-11, 10:50 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
I was reading about applications for my new...

I was reading about applications for my new controller board,
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/appliances-gadgets/1871-webcontrol-universal-industrial-controller.html
and I saw a very interesting...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-05-10, 10:04 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
Back in 1956, the builder installed a couple of...

Back in 1956, the builder installed a couple of exhaust fans in this house.
Little fans that vent right into the attic. Not to outdoor air..
One was a bathroom fan and the other was above the...
Forum: Solar Heating 10-03-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
Farm Innovators Thermo Cube Thermostatically...

Farm Innovators Thermo Cube Thermostatically Controlled Outlet
has a model that comes on at 120F and goes off at 100F..

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31KgRSZXw5L.jpg

I've been...
Forum: Solar Heating 09-23-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
Try using a simple light dimmer. Most of them can...

Try using a simple light dimmer. Most of them can do 600 watts..
http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDepotCanada/images/catalog/663ea078-39e0-4791-aad3-e9045b8b3469_4.jpg
Forum: Solar Heating 09-21-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
It's 70 outdoors, 72 in my PC room right now...

It's 70 outdoors, 72 in my PC room right now (good solar), 66 in the basement and about 89 in the attic.

I have the pull-down door open about 8", so it doesn't get real hot up there..
Mainly, I...
Forum: Solar Heating 09-21-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 223,010
Posted By Xringer
Is there an all-season attic-vent-fan product on...

Is there an all-season attic-vent-fan product on the market with bi-directional fans,
that's insulated, with a flap that shuts during winter nights.?.

It would be nice to clear out indoor hot...
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